Jim was born in Columbia, MS. He proudly served in the Airforce from 1955-1958. Upon discharge from the service, Jim raised a family and owned a few businesses, including a southwestern Indian jewelry and supply company in New Mexico.

Jim enjoyed music, dancing and traveling. His greatest pride and accomplishment was his family.

Jim is survived by daughter Dawn, grandchildren, Tabitha, Joseph, Linsay, and Dylan, great-grandchildren, Chloe, Evelyn and Henry as well as his sisters Johnnie Earl and Janet. He will be forever in our hearts.

There will be a celebration of life and military honors at Graham-Hitch Mortuary in Pleasanton at 2PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to support cancer research.